Don’t Neglect Water in Your Survival Stockpile
A water stockpile matters as much as survival food: aim for at least two weeks of stored drinking water, kept in food-grade, airtight containers away from light and heat.
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Cade's Corner - Let's Go Camping!
Camping safely this summer means managing campfires responsibly, purifying water from rivers or lakes, and knowing how to survive a flash flood.
Cade’s Corner: Fortify Your Castle
A former Navy SEAL applies field defense tactics to home security, from lighting your property's perimeter to building trust with your neighbors.
Cade's Corner: Tilt The Odds in Your Favor And Get Some First-Aid Training
A former Navy SEAL explains why basic first-aid and CPR training matters, plus the triage system used to decide who gets help first in a crisis.
Tips on Cooking Food Safely
Ground meat should hit 160 degrees and poultry 165 to kill bacteria, food safety temperatures that matter even more when you're relying on a stockpile.
Common Household Items That Can Save Your Life!
Duct tape, tampons and dental floss can double as life-saving gear. Here are creative survival uses for common household items, from a Navy SEAL's list.
Simple Steps Toward Self-Sufficiency
From making your own cleaning supplies to starting a garden and an emergency fund, small daily habits can rebuild the self-sufficiency our ancestors had.
Solar Power Myths We Can Safely Put to Rest
Solar panels still work on cloudy days, add resale value to your home, and now cost 30 percent less than they did a decade ago, debunking common myths.
Essential Ways to Use Water During an Emergency
Plan for at least 1.5 gallons of water per person per day in an emergency, stored in food-grade containers away from light and heat.
Do This If You Live Near a Hurricane Zone
A former Navy SEAL breaks down hurricane basics: home hardening, evacuation triggers, and what to do if you're caught outside when the winds hit.
Immediate Steps to Take When Your Power Goes Out
When the power goes out, checking breakers, limiting fridge openings and filling your bathtub with water are among the first smart moves to make.
Food to Cook When a Hurricane Is Approaching
Before a hurricane hits, cook foods that don't need refrigeration, like boiled eggs, roasted garlic and bacon, and make ice for your cooler ahead of time.
First 10 Food & Beverage Items to Disappear From Store Shelves
From canned goods and honey to bottled water and tobacco, these are the food and beverage items that vanish from shelves first before a disaster.
Cade's Corner: Inferno
More than 350,000 home fires occur in the U.S. every year, and a rehearsed evacuation plan with two escape routes per floor can be the difference.
Protect Your Food Stockpile With These Storage Strategies
Beyond just buying survival food, 10 storage principles like keeping containers airtight, cool and rotated will keep your stockpile fresh for years.
The Hidden Dangers of Tap Water
Nearly 77 million Americans live where water systems violate safety rules, with lead pipes, arsenic and other contaminants still slipping through taps.
April is Month of the Military Child
Many of us look forward to the month of April every year. During this first...
Make Your Smartphone’s Battery Last Longer in a Crisis
From disabling Bluetooth to switching to airplane mode, these battery-saving tricks can keep your smartphone alive during a power outage.